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"  University is more than just drinks and socialising (no really). It&amp;#039;s a time for us to become financially independent and break free from parental shackles. We all know that moment when we see the extra zeros at the end of our bank balance when the loans come in, and all financial sensibility goes out of the window.... University is the perfect time to learn and master the mysterious art of budgeting, with the worrying prospect of cutting back on student luxuries (Nandos, Topshop, Jager bombs et al) and maybe even an unplanned application to the &amp;quot;bank of mum and dad&amp;quot;. Although the word &amp;quot;budgeting&amp;quot; tends to instill fear in the hearts of most students, but it&amp;#039;s never been easier to keep on top of your finances. So with that in mind, here are my top tips for making your student loan last longer, and helping you become that bit more &amp;quot;Uniproof&amp;quot; about your finances: - Remember to &amp;quot;think student&amp;quot; at all times. This is the time of your life where being thrifty, relying on basics and bagging the bargain should be celebrated! Learning to cut out costly and non-essential purchases is a key part of adapting your lifestyle, and will help you stay on budget whilst still having fun. - Don&amp;#039;t be afraid to chat about money. When it comes to university, most students will be in the same boat \u2013 trying to have a great time while desperately avoiding running out of cash. This is the perfect time to talk to your friends and family about your finances and get their tips on how they live within their means. Discussing the different techniques people use and working out which one is right for you will not only help prepare you for the post-university world, but will make your student years the best of your life. Remember, going to university is about a whole lot more than just studying. Being financially independent is a big step, and everybody makes mistakes from time to time \u2013 you know, those ones which involve excessively long receipt \u2013 but following these tips should make you that little bit more &amp;quot;Uniproof&amp;quot; and give you the best chance of making your student loan last longer. Follow more student money saving tips follow NatWest &amp;quot;Be Uniproof&amp;quot; on Vine or use #BeUniproof on Twitter. To find out more about the NatWest Student Current Account and to sign up online please go to NatWest Students Online. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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